Events Calendar

2024 Barker Summer Fun Kids Day Program

Educational Workshops for Child or Teen Adoptee

Are you looking for summer activities for your kids? We got it!

Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC): August 2024

Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption

Please view the schedule: All sessions will be held in-person at the Barker Bethesda Office. Session 1 – August 3, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm

August 2024 General Adoption Information Meeting

General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption

Agency staff will describe each of our programs. You will also hear from a family, who has completed the process speak about their experiences and answer questions.

2024 August High School Adoptee Support Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Child or Teen Adoptee

2024 August Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Birth Parent

This Group is open to anyone who has placed a child for adoption or is considering making an adoption plan. The purpose of the group is to provide a place where birth parents can talk about their experiences, and share their feelings and thoughts with others who have made the same decision. The group is facilitated by a Barker staff social worker.

August 2024: Developmentally Appropriate Interventions for Children and Families Impacted by Attachment Trauma

Educational Workshops for Professional

August Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent

This discussion group is targeted to the needs of parents of young adults who are beyond high school age 18+, and will focus on issues related to young adulthood. The group is facilitated by a Barker staff social worker.

August - PWNL Families Parent Support Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent

  Don't miss Barker's FREE Monthly Support Group for Adoptive Parents raising children and teens who have joined your family through Barker's (PWNL) Project Wait No Longer Program. 

2024 Barker Summer Fun Kids Day Program Week 2

Educational Workshops for Child or Teen Adoptee

Are you looking for summer activities for your kids? We got it!

August Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Adult Adoptee

This discussion group is open to adoptees 18 years of age and older. The purpose of the group is to give adoptees an opportunity to discuss their feelings, concerns and questions about being adopted.